J. Keeler Johnson
The $1 million, Grade 2 Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds is a pivotal stop on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. The 1 3/16-mile race awards Kentucky Derby qualification points on a 100-50-25-15-10...
Gambling
Posted March 18th, 2024 ·
Betting the 2024 San Felipe Stakes
Only five horses have entered Sunday’s $400,000, Grade 2 DK Horse San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita Park. The 1 1/16-mile contest is one of four Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford...
Gambling
Posted March 1st, 2024 ·
Historical Tips and Trends for Betting the 2024 Fountain of Youth Stakes
The $400,000, Grade 2 Coolmore Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park holds a pivotal place on the Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.
Gambling
Posted February 26th, 2024 ·
Using History to Handicap the 2024 Rebel Stakes
Triple Crown winner American Pharoah… Kentucky Derby hero Smarty Jones… Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes winner Afleet Alex… Preakness winners
Gambling
Posted February 18th, 2024 ·
Historical Tips and Trends for Betting the 2024 Risen Star Stakes
The Road to the Kentucky Derby heats up this Saturday in the “Big Easy” with the $400,000, Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes, a key prep race for the run for the roses and a local steppingstone to the $1...
Gambling
Posted February 12th, 2024 ·
Exploring Multiple Strategies for Betting the 2024 Withers Stakes
In 2023, two-time Eclipse Award-winning trainer Brad Cox sent a colt named Hit Show to contest the $250,000, Grade 3 Withers Stakes, a 1 1/8-mile Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier at Aqueduct.
Gambling
Posted February 1st, 2024 ·
Betting a Closer at an Appealing Price in the Southwest Stakes
Who will take home first prize in Saturday’s $800,000, Grade 3 Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park?
Gambling
Posted January 30th, 2024 ·
Patience, Passion Led Horse Racing Hall of Fame Trainer Mark Casse to Stardom
There she was – in the lead, vying for victory in the final furlong of the historic Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot in England. When Tepin gallantly crossed the finish line in front, the mare had...
Legends
Posted January 23rd, 2024 ·
How One Princess Reigned Supreme in the Sport of Kings: Princess Rooney
The career of Princess Rooney was not unlike a sandwich. Hold the laughter – it’s true. During her three seasons on the track, she packaged a thin layer of disappointment between two sensational...
Legends
Posted January 16th, 2024 ·
‘Eclipses’ an Important Part of Racing History
More than 250 years ago, a total solar eclipse swept across Great Britain. It was on that day — April 1, 1764 — and during the eclipse itself that a horse was born at Cranbourne Lodge. Arriving as...
Legends
Posted January 1st, 2024 ·
Buckpasser: The Hall of Fame Racehorse With a Nonchalant Attitude
Buckpasser was a real personality – that’s a nice way of putting it. It’s a testament to his talent, if not his tenacity, that the blueblood colt compiled a Hall of Fame career despite his...
Legends
Posted January 1st, 2024 ·
Charles H. Strub: The Man Called ‘Mr. Santa Anita’
Dr. Charles Henry Strub was one of those entrepreneurial businessmen seemingly capable of succeeding in any imaginable enterprise. He started out small as a baseball player of modest ability and as...
Legends
Posted December 31st, 2023 ·